The IFC Economic Report discusses the legitimacy and relative strengths and weaknesses of the EU tax blacklist with Petr Ježek, MEP and Chair of the Special Committee on Financial Crimes, Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance. (01/12/2018)

Issues such as client confidentiality and tailored legislation are now less important to clients. Ease of doing business, reputation with the public and political stability are now valued more. (01/11/2018)

Dan Wise looks at why certain IFCs prosper. He discusses regulation and investment opportunities, and opines on the implementation of public registers of beneficial ownership in the British Overseas Territories. (01/09/2018)

Guernsey Finance Chief Executive Dominic Wheatley explains how Guernsey’s financial services sector has remained at the forefront of innovation in the past year and is utilising its expertise across a variety of asset classes. (30/11/2017)

In the wake of the media frenzy over the illegal leak of private information in Panama, Richard Hay dispels the myths pepetrated by detractors and the media regarding the offshore financial industry. (01/05/2016)

Mark Brantley, Deputy Premier of Nevis and Professor Gilbert NMO Morris consider the fallout from the Panama Papers and examine the role they will play in determining the future of financial services. (01/05/2016)

IFC Media speaks to Jersey’s financial regulator John Harris about the compliance issues facing international financial centres and in particular Jersey and the impact regulation and blacklists are having on the industry. (01/04/2016)

As the popularity of CIP continues to grow, we speak to Thomas Anthony, Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Citizenship by Investment Unit in Antigua to get some insight into the impact of the Programme on the country. (01/03/2016)

IFC Media editor, Ciara Fitzpatrick, speaks to Guernsey Regulator, William Mason about the difficulties for IFCs in keeping up with regulatory changes sweeping the international finance industry and Guernsey's position in it. (01/02/2016)

Singapore has become a key player in the international finance arena. IFC Media spoke with Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Finance and Transport Josephine Teo about the jurisdiction’s economic success and what the future holds for it. (01/12/2015)

Does the current debate over what is 'acceptable' tax planning make Judge Learned Hand's famous opinion on the right of a tax payer "to arrange his affairs so that his taxes shall be as low as possible" obsolete? (01/05/2015)

In September 2014 Pierre Moscovici was named as European Commissioner for Economic and Financial Affairs, Taxation and Customs. We speak to Commissioner Moscovici about his new responsibilities and ambitions for his time in office. (01/05/2015)

We spoke to Dustin D.P. Delany of Delany Law to assess how the Caribbean finance industry is developing and the impact of regulation in light of the push towards the automatic exchange of information. (01/01/2015)

As a result of such uncertainties, Russian investors often structuretheir asset holdings through offshore vehicles, Simon Pascoe and Kristian Wilson examine the usage of the BVI in this context. (01/12/2014)

We asked leading commentators from across the international finance industry – opponents and proponents alike the same question – Are Citizenship by Investment Programs a legitimate means for governments to increase revenue? (01/12/2014)

With the Isle of Man experiencing 30 years of continuous economic growth, Malcolm Couch examines the role the island's status as a leading financial centre played in achieving this remarkable statistic. (01/11/2014)

As he reaches the end of his mandate EU Commissioner for Taxation, Algirdas Šemeta looks back at the steps toward fairness in taxation that have been taken during his tenure with the EU Commission. (01/11/2014)

With numerous compliance issues among other problems facing the industry stemming from FATCA, we speak directly to the source of the FATCA legislation, the US Treasury to address the issues raised by FATCA objectors. (01/11/2014)

The financial services industry is the Isle of Man’s largest wealth creator. IFC speaks to Minister for the Department of Economic Development Laurence Skelly about the history and rapid development of this essential sector of the Manx economy. (01/11/2014)

Denis Kleinfeld examines the erosion of financial secrecy, started by the US FATCA legislation and discusses the impact compliance will have on the international financial services industry. (01/11/2014)

With Investor Citizenship programs becoming ever more appealing for financial centres in need of increasing revenue streams, Dr Jelena Dzankic examines whether or not there is a level playing field for interested parties. (01/10/2014)

With Caribbean financial centres often used as a scapegoat for the industry's ills, Don Marshall examines how Caribbean IFCs can shake off misconceptions of their place in the global economy. (01/09/2014)

With the movement of capital becoming ever easier, Gonzalo Jalles examines how the increased and often one-sided regulation this brings is detrimental to the running of a competitive financial system. (01/07/2014)

Chee Fang Theng examines Singapore's efforts in adhering to international standards on tax transparency and how these are starting to show additional benefits to the reputation of the jurisdiction. (01/06/2014)

Michael Mainelli examines the potential for IFCs to market themselves as leaders in the fight for tax transparency as they are often acknowledged as ahead of the regulatory curve when compared to their rivals. (01/05/2014)

Financial services now stand as one of the main pillars of the Maltese economy. IFC Media speaks with Minister for Finance Professor Edward Scicluna regarding the rapid development of Malta as an IFC. (01/04/2014)

With group treasury companies growing in popularity, Walter Cutajar examines the redomiciliation of a foreign company as a Maltese company and how they could benefit from Malta's extensive tax treaty network. (01/04/2014)

Following a period of uncertainty, 2013 brought some much needed hope for Madeira, Jorge Veiga França looks at recent developments that are bring hope for continuing success in Madeira's IBC. (01/02/2014)

IFCs are engaged in a public relations battle with opponents peddling flawed arguments. Jonathon Clifton considers if now is the time for industry participants to join forces and address these perception issues. (01/02/2014)

Philip Knop discusses Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Isle of Man and UK for the automatic exchange of tax information in 2016, and the impact this may have on the jurisdiction. (01/01/2014)

Ingrid Pierce and Grant Stein discuss transparency, the industry buzzword of the past year, and why IFCs can be less defensive about their role in the global economy going forward and more vocal about their attributes and accomplishments. (01/12/2013)

Alex Potts and Amy Murray discuss Bermuda’s global tax information exchange network, which brings into question the decision of the French Government to add the jurisdiction to its tax ‘blacklist’. (01/12/2013)

Marianne Rajic discusses the BVI's success in both implementing AIFMD and preparing for FATCA, further evidence of why the jurisdiction is considered one of the most flexible and user friendly in the region. (01/11/2013)

Debbie Payne discusses the global exchange of tax information, which has been the subject of increasing media coverage over the past year as governments seek to increase tax revenues in the face of the financial crisis. (01/10/2013)

Philip Graham discusses the wave of negative publicity generated by the media that hit the BVI this year and considers the jurisdiction’s approach to re-establishing the Islands’ reputation as a leading and secure financial services centre. (01/09/2013)

Professor Philip Booth and Dr Richard Wellings discuss the importance of IFCs to economic development and why policymakers must resist calls to introduce measures that reduce competition in tax and regulation. (01/09/2013)

In an interview with the IFC Economic Report, the Directorate General for Taxation & Customs, Philip Kermode, discusses the issues of tax planning, tax avoidance and tax evasion in the EU. (01/09/2013)

Martin Crawford discusses double taxation treaties (DTTs); created by governments to facilitate cross-border trade, and why going after the offshore financial centres that underpin this system may not work. (01/09/2013)

The IFC Economic Report spoke to Hélène Anne Lewis, Chair of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), about recent developments in the industry and the threat that the future may hold for IFCs. (01/08/2013)

With FATCA imminent, Denis Kleinfeld discusses the dangers of the legislation for the global financial industry, the danger signs reinforced by the rapid unfolding of governmental scandals in the United States. (01/07/2013)

Having multiple citzenships can open up a wide range of opportunities, Burke Files considers the benefits of multiple citizenships and highlights some of the pitfalls to avoid when choosing where. (01/06/2013)

Paul Farrell, Gayle Bowen and Catherine Fitzsimons examine the changing hedge fund landscape, with increased costs, transparency, liquidity and consolidations expected to shape the next few years. (01/06/2013)

Erich Baier discusses Austria’s suitability as a base for international investment into Europe and Africa, due to its location in the centre of Europe and its stable and predictable law system. (01/06/2013)

Speaking to the IFC Review, Elise Donovan, BVI IFC discusses how in the wake of the publication of confidential financial records by the ICIJ earlier this year the BVI continues to go from strength to strength as one of the world’s leading IFCs. (01/06/2013)

Andrew P Morriss, D Paul Jones, Jr & Charlene A Jones examine OFCs, where the drive to innovate is stronger than their onshore competitors because of the importance of the revenue they derive from encouraging businesses to use their services. (01/06/2013)

In a year which has seen tax avoidance and international corporate tax planning at the top of the political agenda, the IFC Review speaks to the Head of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes, Monica Bhatia (01/06/2013)

Roger Frick examines Liechtenstein’s current reputation as an International Finance Centre, pointing out the next step for the jurisdiction in terms of automatic information exchange as well as what services may be offered in the future. (01/06/2013)

Geoff Cook discusses the shift of attention by larger nations around the world towards International Finance Centres as they seek to boost their tax revenue, and the public misunderstanding that has resulted from it. (01/06/2013)

Following recent legislation to provide for Discretionary Trusts in the Netherlands, John Graham, Graham Smith, provides an insight into the benefits and opportunities provided by these new services. (01/04/2013)

With recent changes to Tax Residency and the Competion Law, Yann Mrazek, Cramer-Salamian highlights why the UAE is considered one of the favoured middle eastern jurisdictions for investors. (01/03/2013)

Pam Webster examines developments of the last 12 months in Anguilla’s financial services industry, which are aimed at profiling the region as one of the most secure areas in which to invest. (01/02/2013)

Andrew Munro discusses Guernsey’s approach to regulation and legislation, which has helped to further enhance the jurisdiction’s reputation as a leading specialist financial centre in Europe. (01/02/2013)

Ivette Martinez and Khatiya Asvat discuss the introduction of the regime for the establishment of multinational companies' headquarters in Panama which has proven to be beneficial for companies in the region and further afield. (01/01/2013)

Brazil has experienced rapid growth along with other members of the BRIC nations, Rolf Lindsay, Walkers highlights a number of policy changes needed in Brazil to help iron out inefficiencies and facilitate investment. (01/01/2013)

Keith Dixon examines the Jersey finance industry which, in its sixth decade, continues to lead the way in offshore finance by constantly evolving its suite of services, products and practices. (01/01/2013)

Roger Frick considers the impact of Liechtenstein’s adoption of the AIFM Directive on the funds sector and examines the progress made to secure a wide range of DTAs including those the UK and Germany. (01/01/2013)

Monica Bhatia, Head of the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes for the OECD examines how the peer review process has enhanced tax co-operation and transparency. (01/01/2013)

Jerome Dwight, Royal Bank of Canada examines how Barbados has positioned itself as the domicle of of choice for Latin American multinationals and how the jurisdiction continues to expand to serve this growing base of clients. (01/11/2012)

While other economies reel from the financial crisis, Latin America has gone from Strength to Strength. Eduardo Silva examines how and why Caribbean IFCs are well placed to provide their services to LATAM clients (01/10/2012)

Glen Wilson, Bay Trust examines how Belize has adapted to international directives through enacting substantial legislative changes ensuring its status as one of Central America's premier destinations for financial services. (01/08/2012)

Siti Nafsiah Ahmad Shaffie, Labuan Borneo Trustees, examines Labuan's potential to be a world leader in international ship registration and highlights the tax benefits of doing business in Labuan. (01/06/2012)

Jay Krause and Philip Munro, Withers, examine how Asian IFCs are beginning to justifiably rival their western counterparts, assessing what specifically gives the East the current edge over the West. (01/06/2012)

Panama’s status as a premier IFC was confirmed earlier this year with its removal from the OECD Gray List now, Amauri Batista Arias considers Panama’s place in the International Financial Community. (01/12/2011)

Pam Webster examines Anguilla’s unique position within the international finance community and highlights why it is well placed to join other British Overseas Territories as a premier destination for financial services. (01/12/2011)

Bryan Jeeves examines the St Vincent and the Grenadines’ successful compliance with international regulations and how the SVG’s financial services sector may prosper from this in the future. (01/12/2011)

In a frank interview with the Caribbean Review Wendy Warren, CEO and Executive Director of the Bahamas Financial Services Board considers what The Bahamas must do to maintain its position on the global financial stage. (01/11/2011)

Anthony Travers highlights the success many Caribbean IFCs have had in implementing and adhering to international transparency standards and asks if the region can finally shake off the negative preconceptions. (01/10/2011)

Heather Thompson examines the use of the trust in The Bahamas as a wealth management tool and details the relevant legislation and the advantages on offer for those establishing trusts in the jurisdiction. (01/10/2011)

Francoise Hendy examines the impact the G-20’s interventions have had on investment in IFCs and argues that these interventions create an imbalance within the financial system that must be addressed. (01/10/2011)

Elyse Kirschner and Claire Murray examine the use of trusts for wealth and estate planning on both sides of the Atlantic and how families with members in the US and the UK can avoid potential obstacles and pitfalls. (01/09/2011)

Mike Grover examines in the detail the advantages presented by the Labuan Trading Company and highlights the unique features or ‘tax treasures’ that are afforded through the use of this tax planning structure (01/06/2011)

The US income tax, estate tax, and anti-deferral regimes all pose difficulties for US citizens living abroad, Paul LeBreux and Nicholas Dancey examine the planning opportunities for US citizens living in Canada (01/05/2011)

Kieran Loughran examines secure and tax efficient means to invest in Africa via the Cayman Islands and Mauritius, which provide investors and investment managers with much needed comfort and certainty (01/04/2011)

Malta has become a serious contender for cross-border and international business in a number of niche areas, the MFSA details which areas and how the island state is weathering the current financial storm (01/10/2010)

Richard Hay mounts a vigorous defence of the role of IFCs in the global economy and makes clear their importance to onshore centres and regulators who would seek to dilute their effectiveness. (07/12/2009)

Nicole Aubin-Parvu takes a detailed look at two new initiatives from HMRC designed to enable participants to disclose tax irregularities on offshore accounts and assets with the promise of reduced penalties. (04/10/2009)

Steven Sieker and Pierre Chan explain how the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has moved to markedly improve transparency in information exchange between tax treaty partners without compromising confidentiality or privacy. (03/10/2009)

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